Walk to beach - Cozy 2 Bed/1 Bath Cottage - Sleeps 6 - 1 block to Lake Michigan - Douglas

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Delightful ~200 sq. ft. screened porch offers dining and relaxed seating options

Easy access to kitchen for meals on the screen porch.

Living Room has large window for viewing nature; game/puzzle/book corner.

Living Room features cozy wood burning fireplace

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 684 sq m

Explore the area

Douglas, MI

Saugatuck Center For the Arts6 min drive
Butler Street6 min drive
Oval Beach8 min drive
Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Walk to beach - Cozy 2 Bed/1 Bath Cottage - Sleeps 6 - 1 block to Lake Michigan

Charming Shady Pines Cottage is tucked into the woods and only a short walk to the beach. Tasteful furnishings provide comfortable accommodation for up to six vacationers in two bedrooms. Enjoy wooded views from most rooms or take a short stroll to pristine Douglas Beach. Enjoy the spectacular views, sun, sand and waves and breathtaking sunsets over Lake Michigan. Relax, unwind and spend a lazy afternoon with a book on the screened-in porch or just enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. A quick bike or drive will take you to downtown Saugatuck and Douglas where you can explore the many boutiques, fine dining and casual restaurants, shops, galleries, bike paths, parks, public beaches and marinas in the heart of Michigan's Art Coast. Centrally located and serene, Shady Pines has something for everyone.

Pets are welcome with separate agreement and $100 per pet fee. Two pet limit.

$200 Fourth of July holiday additional fee.

Keywords: cottage, lake, beach, woods, convenient

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

High chair and pack n play available upon request

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Pet Fee $100 per pet

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Douglas

Located in Douglas, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Forever Curious Children's Museum and Holland Community Aquatic Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.

Douglas, MI

What's nearby

Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society - 4 min drive
Saugatuck Brewing Company - 5 min drive
Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 6 min drive
Butler Street - 6 min drive
Oval Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

Holland Station - 21 min drive
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

The Butler - 6 min drive
The BARge - 7 min drive
Wicks Park Bar And GRI - 7 min drive
Uncommon Coffee Roasters - 6 min drive
Saugatuck Brewing Company - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to beach - Cozy 2 Bed/1 Bath Cottage - Sleeps 6 - 1 block to Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Walk to beach - Cozy 2 Bed/1 Bath Cottage - Sleeps 6 - 1 block to Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to beach - Cozy 2 Bed/1 Bath Cottage - Sleeps 6 - 1 block to Lake Michigan?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to beach - Cozy 2 Bed/1 Bath Cottage - Sleeps 6 - 1 block to Lake Michigan located?

This family-friendly Douglas cottage is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Kalamazoo Lake and Lake Michigan. Blue Star Antique Pavilion and Beery Field are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

12 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage! Great location!

This cottage was so nice and in a great location in Douglas. It is a short walk to the beach, and a short drive to downtown Douglas and Saugatuck. The cottage is very well kept up and decorated very nicely! There is so much to do in the area and it is an art lovers delight! The owner is very nice and made our trip enjoyable! We highly recommend and look forward to coming back!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn K.

4 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Homey, comfortable cottage in great location

My boyfriend and I have stayed here two years in a row. We found it clean, comfortable, and well equipped for cooking simple meals. It’s beautifully located among the trees, which was a refreshing change from the city where we live. We saw deer every day and enjoyed watching the falling leaves through the living-room windows. There is ample privacy, but it’s just a short drive to downtown Douglas and Saugatuck, and not too far from Holland and South Haven. The enclosed porch is a great feature, and we truly appreciated that we were able to bring our cat along. The Roku TV is easy to use and we were able to watch streaming services to which we subscribe, which was a plus on a few cold autumn nights.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith V.

25 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Getaway

The house is cozy and in a wonderful wooded location. Great communication and documentation from the owners.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam and Eric S.

8 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little Cottage in the Woods

Quiet, peaceful, lots of friendly people.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Perfect neighborrhood to stay in to access everything that Douglas has to offer! The house was clean and stocked with essentials. We had a great trip!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Shady Pines Cottage

Why they chose this property

While visiting the Douglas and Saugatuck area in the late summer of 2010, friends John, Judy and Greg were driving around checking out the area and specifically this fantastic neighborhood. We weren't really looking to tour any homes, but rather get a sense of the area. However, when we happened upon this cute cottage with the fantastic pine shutters, we were all immediately drawn it. The stars were in alignment and we toured the home the following day and were smitten. While much of the cottage retains it's original 1960's charm, tasteful updates have been made where needed and we welcome your suggestions to make Shady Pines Cottage an even more enjoyable and pleasant place to stay.

What makes this property unique

Simply put - location, location, location! Shady Pines Cottage is located only steps away from pristine Douglas Beach and a short bike ride or drive from world-class Oval Beach. Regardless of what we are doing, walking over to the beach to enjoy the sunset is a must. Also, waking up to the birds chirping or simply enjoying the tranquility of the woods, including deer and fox walking through the front yard, is a nice respite from city living. Being able to leave your car parked and bike or walk around is a great feeling.